“There is no special pursuit of material things, and my life now, compared to the year in the orphanage, has been too much better and content.”
As she said, she smiled and said, “Maybe I don’t have the life to enjoy it.”
After listening, Charlie nodded empathetically.
In fact, like Xiaofen, he did not have any particular pursuit of material things.
If he was by himself, clothing, food, housing, and transportation are actually not many requirements.
In terms of a car as well, he is just as indifferent, strictly speaking,
He does not have a car of his own until now, usually goes out either by driving his wife’s car, or father-in-law’s car ……
As for the car given to him by others, he is not interested in the slightest.
Therefore, he is very understanding of Xiaofen’s frugality.
If a person themselves have a little high demand for material things, then too good material conditions, on the contrary, will make her rush to do nothing.
The house that Leon bought for Auntie Li is not far from Chinatown,
It is in the best and the most expensive Chinese community near Vancouver’s Chinatown.
This is a very typical North American single-family house,
The villa ground although has only two floors, but covers a large area.
The yard and the green space in front of the door is bigger, giving people a very spacious and comfortable feeling.
This also made Charlie sigh, this community where Auntie Li lives, the green area of each household is even much larger than his home in Tomson.
This is the advantage of the wide land and sparse people.
The whole community is built very sparsely, looks more like a big park, the environment is very good.
Almost all the people you can see in the community are Chinese,
And even if they don’t have any basic English, their lives will not be affected in the slightest.
It is indeed very friendly to Chinese immigrants who do not have a basic knowledge of English and do not adapt to Western life.
Xiaofen parked the car and couldn’t wait to take Charlie into the house to visit it.
The houses in North America are not allowed to be sold rough,
They are basically completely renovated and equipped with home appliances before they are sold to the public,
So this house is very well decorated, the supporting furniture and appliances are also international big brands, the overall grade is very high.
After visiting the house, Charlie was satisfied with it.
It seems that Leon did not treat Auntie Li badly, and such a house is definitely a luxury house in Vancouver.
As soon as Auntie Li entered the house, she hurried to the kitchen to prepare dinner,
And Claudia followed her to help with the cooking.
Charlie also wanted to help, but was driven out by Auntie Li,
In her words, Charlie is a guest, there is no reason to let the guest come to the kitchen.
Charlie saw that she was resolute, so he didn’t insist.
Xiaofen then took this opportunity to give Charlie a good tour of the villa.
FAQ Novel
Q: Why did Auntie Li buy so many ingredients at the market?
A: Auntie Li was extraordinarily happy about Charlie’s arrival and wanted to prepare a sumptuous dinner to welcome him, buying a piece of almost every ingredient she saw.
Q: What kind of car does Xiaofen drive in Canada and why?
A: Xiaofen drives a second-hand Chevrolet sedan because she sees a car as merely a means of transportation, prioritizing cheap cost, low insurance, low fuel consumption, and practicality over luxury, aligning with her thrifty upbringing.
Q: What is Charlie’s perspective on material possessions, particularly cars?
A: Charlie, much like Xiaofen, does not have a strong pursuit of material things and is indifferent to cars; he doesn’t own one himself, usually driving his wife’s or father-in-law’s car, making him understand Xiaofen’s frugality.
What aspects of Xiaofen’s and Charlie’s values resonate most with your own approach to life?